Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 24, 2025 from $31,603 to $32,298.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

• Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2024.

• Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ST FRANCIS OF BELLINGHAM.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

56 of 193 Washington homes (29%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

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CMS fine of $32,298 on April 24, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2025.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0680. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

• Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

81 of 193 Washington homes (42%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

• Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 19, 2021 from $22,900 to $14,885.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0882. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0573. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation F0825. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2024.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.

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